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HarthorneWingo wrote:?s=21
jvsimonetti0514 wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:?s=21
What’s horrifying is I went to the twitter thread and there was a bunch of tweet with a lot of likes saying Rose was wrong and batting average and strikeouts don’t matter. I get the game has changed a lot but idk how your could watch Gallo in a yankee uniform and say this is okay.
KnicksGadfly wrote:Anyone else rooting for the braves?
quote="KnicksGadfly"]Anyone else rooting for the braves?[/quote]
jvsimonetti0514 wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:?s=21
What’s horrifying is I went to the twitter thread and there was a bunch of tweet with a lot of likes saying Rose was wrong and batting average and strikeouts don’t matter. I get the game has changed a lot but idk how your could watch Gallo in a yankee uniform and say this is okay.
KnicksGadfly wrote:Anyone else rooting for the braves?
moocow007 wrote:Now that the WS is over (congrats Braves!) thinking about the offseason.
With all the talk about the Yanks looking to part ways with Voit and with Rizzo being a free agent I'm thinking maybe the Yanks should pursue Freddie Freeman. The Yankees need leaders, winners, guys that can bring that leadership in the clubhouse to keep this team focused and motivated. It was a key factor for what drove their last dynasty teams and something they've lacked (at least from my POV) ever since. Freeman is exactly that type of player. And he knows how to play baseball.
He might be more expensive than bringing back Rizzo. I've heard $25 million per for Freeman. The Cubs offered Rizzon a 5 year $70 million extension that Rizzo turned down before being traded and that he was looking for 5 years $90 million (or $18 million per). A difference sure but the extra benefits that Freeman can bring may be worth it.
bishnykfan wrote:moocow007 wrote:Now that the WS is over (congrats Braves!) thinking about the offseason.
With all the talk about the Yanks looking to part ways with Voit and with Rizzo being a free agent I'm thinking maybe the Yanks should pursue Freddie Freeman. The Yankees need leaders, winners, guys that can bring that leadership in the clubhouse to keep this team focused and motivated. It was a key factor for what drove their last dynasty teams and something they've lacked (at least from my POV) ever since. Freeman is exactly that type of player. And he knows how to play baseball.
He might be more expensive than bringing back Rizzo. I've heard $25 million per for Freeman. The Cubs offered Rizzon a 5 year $70 million extension that Rizzo turned down before being traded and that he was looking for 5 years $90 million (or $18 million per). A difference sure but the extra benefits that Freeman can bring may be worth it.
I'm all for trading Voit. Good player but doesn't stay healthy. Get whatever prospect you can get for him and move on. I don't even mind letting Rizzo walk even though I think he provided exactly what the Yankees needed last year. But he is older, injury prone (before his time in NY at least) and only going to regress moving forward. For $18 per for 5 years I'd let him go. I love Freeman. Perfect player for NY. But I would not pursue him either.
I know how you feel about Torres but I'm not going after a 1B this offseason. I want DJ to move permanently to first. Move Torres back to second where he was much better both offensively and defensively last year. He is young enough and talented enough to hold that spot down for the next decade. The Yankees need a real SS and this year there are plenty available. Go after Story, Seager or Correa and complete the infield. When Volpe or Peraza prove they are ready in 2023 or 2024 (if they aren't traded) you should be able to move someone to third to replace Gio. Signing a SS instead of a 1B should be the priority both offensively and defensively in my opinion.
GEOLINK wrote:
KnicksGadfly wrote:Who you got us signing this off-season? I got Verlander, some undervalued relievers, and then making a trade for some dudes during the mid season. Hopefully we can secure another wildcard playoff spot and most importantly, protect our profits
moocow007 wrote:KnicksGadfly wrote:Who you got us signing this off-season? I got Verlander, some undervalued relievers, and then making a trade for some dudes during the mid season. Hopefully we can secure another wildcard playoff spot and most importantly, protect our profits
I think Verlander just makes too much sense for them to not seriously go after him. Not only will it not take a long term contract the potential positive impact on Gerrit Cole can not be understated. Obviously the TJ surgery and age is a concern but if there's one pitcher in that situation I'm least worried about it's Verlander. He's always been incredible shape and his mental toughness and focus is just top tier. I've read 2 years $50 million range being ballpark factoring age and TJ risk (he was coming off 2 year $66 million extension).
KnicksGadfly wrote:moocow007 wrote:KnicksGadfly wrote:Who you got us signing this off-season? I got Verlander, some undervalued relievers, and then making a trade for some dudes during the mid season. Hopefully we can secure another wildcard playoff spot and most importantly, protect our profits
I think Verlander just makes too much sense for them to not seriously go after him. Not only will it not take a long term contract the potential positive impact on Gerrit Cole can not be understated. Obviously the TJ surgery and age is a concern but if there's one pitcher in that situation I'm least worried about it's Verlander. He's always been incredible shape and his mental toughness and focus is just top tier. I've read 2 years $50 million range being ballpark factoring age and TJ risk (he was coming off 2 year $66 million extension).
Yah...he makes too much sense. I'd like them to hedge their bets though. If it's just Verlander, that's a bad idea.
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